Embrace a Brighter Future

Providing exceptional counselling services tailored to individual needs, fostering personal growth and emotional well-being in a confidential and supportive environment.

As we approach the festive season, it’s important to remember that while Christmas can be a time of joy and celebration, it can also bring about feelings of loneliness, stress, and anxiety for many. If you or someone you know is struggling during this time, please know that you are not alone. There are resources available to help.

For those facing mental health challenges, reaching out for support is crucial. The list of helpful numbers includes organisations like Samaritans (116 123), who offer a listening ear 24/7 for anyone in distress or experiencing suicidal thoughts. Their trained volunteers provide a safe space to talk without judgement.

If domestic abuse is a concern, it's vital to seek help. The National Domestic Abuse Helpline (0808 2000 247) offers confidential support and guidance for anyone in need. Remember, there is no shame in asking for help; your safety and well-being come first.

Additionally, if debt issues are weighing heavily on your mind this Christmas, organisations such as StepChange (0800 138 1111) can provide free advice and support tailored to your situation.

This holiday season, let’s prioritise our mental health and look out for one another. Together we can create an environment where everyone feels safe and supported.

Addiction / Substance Abuse Counselling

Our addiction and substance abuse counselling service provides a safe and confidential space for individuals to address their struggles with addiction, receive support, and develop effective coping mechanisms.

Anger Management Counselling

We specialise in providing evidence-based anger management counselling to help individuals understand and manage their emotions in a constructive way.

Anxiety Counselling

Our experienced counsellors offer personalised anxiety counselling to help clients identify triggers, develop coping strategies, and improve emotional well-being.

Bereavement Counselling

Our bereavement counselling service offers compassionate support and guidance to help individuals navigate the complex emotions and challenges that arise after the loss of a loved one.

Confidence Counselling

Confidence Counselling offers personalised guidance to help you overcome self-doubt and build a stronger self-image. Our experienced counsellor's work with you to identify and break through the barriers holding you back.

Couples Counselling

Our couples therapy sessions focus on improving communication, resolving conflicts, and strengthening relationships. We strive to help couples build a foundation of understanding and trust.

Depression Counselling

Our experienced counselors provide Depression Counselling that is tailored to each individual's unique needs, helping them understand and address the root causes of their depression.

Eating Disorder Counselling

Eating Disorder Counselling involves personalised therapy sessions to address the emotional, psychological, and behavioural challenges associated with disordered eating.

Post-traumatic stress disorder Counselling

We provide specialised counselling and therapy for individuals struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder, tailoring our approach to meet each person's unique needs and experiences.

Self-esteem Counselling

Our experienced Self-esteem Counsellors provide personalised support to help individuals identify and address the underlying factors contributing to low self-esteem and self-criticism.

Trauma Counselling

Trauma counselling focuses on providing a compassionate and understanding environment for individuals to explore their trauma history and develop strategies for healing and recovery.

Stress Management Counselling

Through our compassionate and evidence-based approach, we aim to guide individuals towards healthier and more balanced ways of coping with stress.

Sexuality Counselling

Sexuality Counselling aims to empower individuals to embrace and understand their sexuality, providing tools and coping strategies to navigate challenges and foster healthy sexual well-being.

Sex & Love Addictions

Our Sex & Love Addictions program utilises evidence-based practices to help individuals address and overcome unhealthy patterns in their sexual and romantic relationships.

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Mind support line
Call Mind's support line on 0300 102 1234.
This is a safe space for you to talk about your mental health. Our advisors are trained to listen to you and help you find specialist support if you need it.
We're open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except bank holidays).


You can contact Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year:

  • Call 116 123 (free from any phone)
  • Call the Samaritans Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day)
  • Email jo@samaritans.org 
  • Visit some branches in person

If you're experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone else, you can call SANElineon 0300 304 7000 (4.30pm–10pm every day).
Offers a supportive listening service to anyone with thoughts of suicide. You can call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK on 0800 689 5652 (6pm to midnight every day).
You can call the CALM on 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight every day) if you're affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts. Or if you prefer not to speak on the phone, you could try the CALM webchat service.
If you would prefer not to talk but want some mental health support, you could text SHOUT to 85258. Shout offers a confidential 24/7 text service providing support if you are in crisis and need immediate help.
If you're under 35 and struggling with suicidal feelings, or concerned about a young person who might be struggling, you can call Papyrus HOPELINEUK on 0800 068 4141 (24 hours, 7 days a week), email pat@papyrus-uk.org or text 07786 209 697.
If you're a student, you can look on the Nightline website (http://nightline.ac.uk/want-to-talk/) to see if your university or college offers a night-time listening service. Nightline phone operators are all students too.
 If you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, you can call Switchboard on 0300 330 0630 (10am–10pm every day), email chris@switchboard.lgbt or use their webchat service. Phone operators all identify as LGBT+.


If you live in Wales, you can call the Community Advice and Listening Line (C.A.L.L.) on 0800 132 737 (open 24/7) or you can text 'help' followed by a question to 81066.
Helplines Partnership
For more options, visit the Helplines Partnership website for a directory of UK helplines. If you're outside the UK, the Befrienders Worldwide website has a tool to search by country for emotional support helplines around the world.
Local NHS mental health crisis helplines
If you live in England, your local NHS should have a mental health crisis number you can call. To find the number use the NHS urgent mental health helpline finder on the NHS website. You will need to know your postcode. If you live in Wales, you can contact NHS 111 and select option 2. This will put you through to an NHS helpline offering 24/7 urgent mental health support. Visit the NHS 111 Wales website to find out more about this service.